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The name 'Essilk #3' is painted in faded lettering above the arch.

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The novel lies where you left it, gathering expensive dust -- 'Blood Type: Hecatomb' by H. S. Lastra.

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The old dye factory gate, now the entryway to the Bazaar.

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The one personal touch in the otherwise sterile, bland clinic, the wall has been decorated with photographs, documents, evidence of Dr.…

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The open hatch beckons.

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The original factory wall, flame-scarred but still standing.

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The owner seems to be out of sight.

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THE PALACE OF CULTURE CRUMBLES, BUT OUTPOSTS LIVE ON.

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The pale, crisp glow of a reading lamp shines from the window.

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The parking lot's seat of power.

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THE PARTY ORGANISED ITSELF AGAINST THIS BOURGEOIS CONSTRUCT.

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The party started inside, continued out here.

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The phone rings, repeating its muted tone like a lover in your ear. There is no answer.

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The phosphorous glow of a Lumisol Elite 82. Cartoon figures dart on screen.

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The pink paper tab is no bigger than a fingernail. One side is decorated with a simple illustration of a cockerel.

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The pipe twists out from the concrete like the roots of a plumbing tree.

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The plank's a recent addition, no trace of rot.

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The planks are well worn.

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The platform is suspended above a sheer drop, cloud creeping beneath.

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The platform was built to accommodate a long-absent crowd of commuters.

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The press runs hot, so she has to crack a window.

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The question before you is the same one that obsessed Operant PROBABLE during the period of their precipitous decline.

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The ration pack crinkles as you turn it over.

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The receiver awaits your hand.

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The regular verbal acrobatics won't cut it anymore. Time to pull out the big guns -- Diplomatic Privileges.

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The remnants of industry.

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THE RESULT OF PRIVATISED WASTE COLLECTION.

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The rubbish Tempo wanted to pretend didn't exist.

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The rusted catwalk creaks under every tread.

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The safety straps failed in their assignment.

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The satchel by the door is empty, but the rain boots haven't moved.

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The screens display source code in a language you can't place.

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The sculptor should be fired.

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The secluded booth, scene of countless intelligence trysts.

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The shoulder patch reads 'The Stars are Ours!'.

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The shrine is eerily still.

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The shutter is stuck halfway open, gears jammed.

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The sign promises fresh fish.

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The site of innumerable handjobs, as well as maybe some cushion-fucking.

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The skyline of Portofiro's crescent coast looms across the bay.

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The sleek metal callbox stands guard.

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The slogan's a poorly-aged relic of Project AUTONOMÍA.

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The smell of a box opened after decades, the air of another age trapped inside.

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The smell of ink hangs in the air, with an undertone of sewage.

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The soft glint of light on plastic.

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The soft sizzle of neon cottons your ears as you pass underneath.

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The sounds of plates clattering call to mind the first time you met Eszti. She's waiting for you in the corner of a restaurant occupying…

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The stall remains as haphazard as ever, its payment bucket near empty.

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The stereo is right where you left it.

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The strange noise is coming from a printer with a piece of paper stuck between its lips. You recognise the brand name: 'Sonatine'.

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